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Cutting edge manufacturer of anti-attack vehicle solutions joins SBD in bid to reduce van crime
With the distinct goal and passion being to reduce van crime , Locks 4 Vans - the industry leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket security solutions for Light Commercial Vehicles has joined the official police security initiative , Secured by Design ( SBD ).
» SBD IS THE ONLY WAY FOR companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK .
Locks 4 Vans is a cutting-edge and customer-focused manufacturer and supplier of anti-intruder and anti-attack products to protect vans from both criminal attacks and theft . It supplies a wide range of locking and shielding products that are real game changers in protecting van owner from criminal attacks , offering greater peace of mind to both commercial and private vehicle owners .
Following vigorous product testing and auditing by an accredited third-party organisation , Locks 4 Vans has achieved SBD ’ s Police Preferred Specification ( PPS ) on their newly improved LV4 Premium Statement Lock .
For over 30 years , Secured by Design ’ s product-based accreditation scheme – has worked alongside a range of manufacturers and standards authorities to ensure that security standards are current and up to date with emerging criminal trends .
The newly accredited L4V Premium Statement Lock mounts externally to the doors of the vehicle , providing a highly effective visual deterrent . When fitted higher on the side or back of the door , it also helps to reduce the risk of the door being bent down .
Locks 4 Vans took its existing bestselling L4V Statement Lock and made it even more resistant to attack . The innovative engineering means they now have a product in their range that is ‘ anticut- , which presents a whole new level of attack protection . The L4V Premium Statement Lock has been subjected to prolonged attack with an extensive , heavy duty tool list , including angle grinders and drills . The result is a lock that can withstand exceptional force whilst bracing doors together .
As a deadlock working independently from the manufacturers ’ locking system , it offers flexibility to the operator of the vehicle , allowing them to use this extra security when required .
Terry Rayner , Commercial Director at Locks 4 Vans comments : “ Our Research and Development team have excelled once again by conceiving a gamechanging solution to take our existing L4V Statement Lock to the next level . Providing the ultimate level of security , this braces doors together and sets a new standard in repelling vehicle attacks . Our Sole Secure Diamond accreditation , along with our recognition from Secured by Design further endorses why this is unequivocally the van security product for 2022 . We are delighted to add this to our product range and continue to deliver peace of mind for our customers , whilst once again driving innovation for the industry as a whole .”
Locks 4 Vans has shown its ongoing commitment to help reduce crime surrounding vehicle attacks by investing £ 2.5 million in 2020 to extend the capability in producing rapid , gamechanging solutions for the customers .
Lyn Poole , Development Officer at Secured by Design commented : “ It ’ s great news that Locks 4 Vans have joined SBD as a licensed member . With the demand of all types of trades becoming increasingly busy once again , vans are vulnerable to theft and other types of crimes . Regardless of if you own just one van or an entire fleet , all owners need to take the security of their vehicles very seriously . Having a van broken in to doesn ’ t just put your tools at risk , it means you may need to delay or cancel jobs , replace missing items , repair broken doors or windows , or even replace the van altogether , causing serious expense to the owner .”
Lyn went on to say : “ I was lucky enough to meet up with Terry Rayner , the Commercial Director last week and it was an eye opener being shown around their factory and R & D rooms . They have an incredible can-do attitude and always aim to find out exactly what the client requires , then design and manufacture the highest-quality prototypes . I look forward to working with them .”
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